1. Economic, historical, moral, political and social issues
S1.001The role and value of history in modern society
S1.002Wars, conflicts and terrorism
S1.003Political systems, leadership, nationalism and forms of government
S1.004International co-operation
S1.005Charity and aid
S1.006Justice and the justice system; prison and rehabilitation
S1.007The role of the individual in society
S1.008Family, marriage and partnerships, social pressure, class and social attitudes
S1.009Globalisation and its impacts
S1.010Wealth and equality in society
S1.011Population and migration
S1.012Education
S1.013The role of the state in people’s welfare
S1.014Sport and leisure continued
S1.015Work and employment
S1.016Industry and commerce
S1.017Freedom of speech, thought and action
S1.018Human rights
S1.019Animal welfare
S1.020Matters of conscience, faith and tolerance
S1.021Medical and scientific advances and their ethics
S1.022The testing and provision of medicine
S1.023Diet, health education and provision of healthcare
S1.024Space exploration and its associated industry
S1.025Information and communications technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)
S1.026The use of technology in daily life
S1.027Surveillance and privacy
S1.028Environmental concerns
S1.029Sustainable development
S1.030Disaster events, including mitigation and management
S1.031Rural and urban concerns
S1.032Food and water security
S1.033Transport, travel and tourism
S1.034The uses and applications of economics and mathematics
S1.035Literature
S1.036Non-fiction writing
S1.037Language and culture
S1.038Performing arts, music and entertainment
S1.039Visual arts, including design and fashion
S1.040Arts institutions and venues
S1.041Traditional arts and crafts
S1.042Print and digital media
S1.043Social media
S1.044Advertising
S1.045Censorship and freedom of the media and the arts through a variety of teaching methods, which may include research, collaboration and discussion as well as reading and writing practice. Learners are encouraged to read a rich variety of texts and text types during the course, and to use knowledge gained from these activities to inform and improve their own writing, including the development of a wide range of appropriate vocabulary in English. course. equip them well for progression to higher education or directly into employment.
S1.046identify and understand the key terms in the question, and understand the scope and any restrictions in the question
S1.047understand that there may be different points of view on a topic that may differ between groups of people in society, between traditional and contemporary perspectives, or between local, national and international contexts
S1.048apply information to provide specific details that answer the question
S1.049use examples to support or counter a range of arguments and develop ideas.
S1.050make supported judgements by developing reasoned arguments using information and examples
S1.051analyse different aspects of the argument by breaking it down into distinct parts
S1.052discuss different viewpoints and perspectives such as those of different social or political groups or historical or ethical dimensions
S1.053evaluate the relative importance of different parts of the argument
S1.054structure an essay to logically connect different elements of the argument and lead to a judgement
S1.055form a conclusion that brings together different threads of an argument to answer the question.
S1.056structure a response including punctuation, paragraphing and logical connectors within the conventions of essay writing
S1.057express ideas clearly and coherently with control and accuracy
S1.058use appropriate vocabulary and a formal register suitable for an essay. between pieces of information, and Section B tests comprehension. Both sections require the development of related skills. description, summary, analysis, evaluation and persuasion.
S1.059select relevant information
S1.060identify, understand and interpret information from a variety of sources
S1.061understand implicit and explicit information, and identify opinions, emotions, bias and conflicts of interest
S1.062apply information to:
S1.063provide specific details that answer the question
S1.064persuade by using facts, statistics and expert opinions.
S1.065analyse the meaning of words and language features used in their context
S1.066make a judgement on what is most relevant to a question
S1.067develop explanations or justifications
S1.068summarise pieces of information
S1.069develop persuasive arguments using information from the text and their own ideas.
S1.070write for a specified audience
S1.071use structure and language for a variety of purposes
S1.072communicate information clearly and concisely
S1.073use persuasive language features, e.g. emotive language, inclusive language, calls to action, rhetorical questions and certainty. knowledge and skills to explore the challenges plays a key role in every student’s education.’